Understanding Platform Requirements That Make or Break Sales
When it comes to selling online, your photos aren’t just decoration, they’re the foundation of your success. Great e-commerce product photography does more than make products look good; it ensures your listings meet each platform’s technical and visual requirements.
From Amazon to Etsy, Shopify, and eBay, every online marketplace has its own photography rules and understanding those differences can be the key to selling more and standing out.
At Pack Snaps, we specialise in helping brands get platform-ready photos that not only look stunning but also comply with every requirement, so your listings never risk rejection or underperformance.
Each e-commerce platform serves a different audience and has its own design philosophy. Amazon focuses on clarity and consistency, Etsy celebrates creativity and authenticity, Shopify empowers brands to express themselves, and eBay prioritises accuracy.
That means the “perfect” product image on one platform might fail miserably on another.
A one-size-fits-all approach can lead to problems such as:
Professional e-commerce photography ensures your images are tailored to each platform compliant, optimised, and ready to sell.
Amazon product requirements are some of the strictest photo rules in e-commerce. The main product image must:
Additional gallery images can show lifestyle shots, product details, or size comparisons, but they still must remain clean and high-resolution.
At Pack Snaps, we create Amazon-ready images designed to boost click-through rates while maintaining full compliance.
Etsy listing requirements are all about creativity, craftsmanship, and connection. Unlike Amazon, Etsy encourages sellers to show personality and authenticity.
Recommended guidelines include:
For Etsy, storytelling matters as much as technical precision. Our Etsy product photography service focuses on emotional appeal while keeping your visuals consistent with Etsy’s standards.
Shopify gives brands freedom, but with that freedom comes responsibility.
To look professional and consistent, Shopify images requriements should:
With Shopify, visual consistency drives trust. We ensure every image aligns perfectly with your brand’s look, tone, and online store layout.
eBay’s photo standards are designed to make listings look credible and trustworthy.
Requirements include:
High-quality images on eBay directly influence buyer confidence and, in many cases, final sale price.
Ignoring or misunderstanding photo requirements can cost you time, money, and lost visibility.
✔️ Poorly formatted images can cause your listings to be rejected.
✔️ Inconsistent visuals can confuse customers and weaken brand identity.
✔️ Low-resolution photos can hurt your conversion rate and sales rankings.
By tailoring your product images to each platform’s guidelines, you ensure that every listing performs at its best, technically, visually, and commercially.
Get in touch today to book your shoot and receive stunning, ready-to-upload images that make your store stand out.